worth the jump to Cornwall IV's from Forte IV's?

Better bass and soundstage. I would buy Cornwalls again for sure. I like the combo of the lumin u1 mini, BorderPatrol, Cary SLP 98 and SIT 3. I really enjoy the organic tone and texture along with detail this combination produces. I would love to try LaScalas, when I get a bigger place but I believe the Cornwalls have found a home for a long time.

Better bass and soundstage. I would buy Cornwalls again for sure. I like the combo of the lumin u1 mini, BorderPatrol, Cary SLP 98 and SIT 3. I really enjoy the organic tone and texture along with detail this combination produces. I would love to try LaScalas, when I get a bigger place but I believe the Cornwalls have found a home for a long time.

I’ve had the Forte lV’s and now the Cornwall lV’s. The Cornwall’s aren’t near as fussy about placement as the Forte lV’s, and they have plenty of Bass. You don’t need 2 or 3 hundred watts. Low watt tubes or class A solid state is good. My First Watt SIT-3 is very good, with 18 watts.

As to the comment, “they’re not Bass machines”. Mine are very good in that regards, but I also have a well treated room, with very little cancellation.